Pastors Podcast

If you’re struggling with finances or feeling stuck, this episode will encourage you to seek both spirit-led and practical guidance toward breakthrough. God wants to empower us to take control of our finances in a way that honors Him. Pastors Banning Liebscher and Wes Dunn dive into the importance of letting God work in us, and the importance of inviting others into our journey. Discipleship isn’t just for spiritual growth—it’s crucial for our financial health too. Are you interested in registering for Pastors Conference 2025 tickets? Use the discount code PASTORSPOD for 30% off visit https://jesusculture.com/events/pastors-conference/ For more information and access to helpful resources visit https://jesusculture.com/    Follow along on social media: Host Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning/ Episode Guest Wes Dunn  https://www.instagram.com/wesdunn/ To learn more about Wes visit: https://thehousela.org/ and https://www.financialwellness.club/ Interested in the Jesus Culture School of Leadership? Stay connected with upcoming information, click here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/192245513/submissions/new

Prayer is often underfunded and undervalued in church structures, even though it’s a key to walking in increased power and authority. Pastors Banning Liebscher, Becky Johnson, and Pete Greig, Founder, 24-7 Prayer International, Senior Pastor Emmaus Rd Church in England, discuss practical steps to prioritizing prayer in our churches, and the delicate balance between being  a relational leader that also maintains a strong, intentional strategy. Are you interested in registering for Pastors Conference 2025 tickets? Use the discount code PASTORSPOD for 30% off visit https://jesusculture.com/events/pastors-conference/ For more information and access to helpful resources visit https://jesusculture.com/    Follow along on social media: Host Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning/ Episode Guest Host Becky Johnson https://www.instagram.com/beckyfoxjohnson/ Guest Pete Greig https://www.instagram.com/pete.greig/?hl=en To learn more about our guest visit https://www.24-7prayer.com/ and https://www.emmausrd.com/     Interested in the Jesus Culture School of Leadership? Stay connected with upcoming information, click here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/192245513/submissions/new

Leadership is a gift, but it requires a deep reliance on hearing God’s voice and a willingness to flow in our calling without putting limitations on what He can do. Pastors Banning Liebscher and Wes Dunn are joined by Tamara Bennett, Senior Pastor of This Is Pentecost Fellowship Ministries, to talk about how leaders can sometimes overlook the harvest right in front of them because they are distracted by various pressures and concerns. Our own testimony plays a critical role in this process; by being transparent about our struggles, we offer hope to others. Are you interested in registering for Pastors Conference 2025 tickets? Use the discount code PASTORSPOD for 30% off visit https://jesusculture.com/events/pastors-conference/ For more information and access to helpful resources visit https://jesusculture.com/    Follow along on social media: Podcast Host Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning/ Episode Guest Host Wes Dunn https://www.instagram.com/wesdunn/ Episode Guest Tamara Bennett https://www.instagram.com/pastortamarabennett/ To learn more about our guest visit https://www.tamarabennettministries.com/ Interested in the Jesus Culture School of Leadership? Stay connected with upcoming information, click here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/192245513/submissions/new 

As shepherds, our role isn’t just to feed the sheep, it’s to create a hunger for God’s voice. But how do we do that? Pastors Banning Liebscher and Mark McGovern talk with Pete Hughes, Vicar and Lead Pastor of King’s Cross Church in London, England, about how to practically wait on the Holy Spirit’s guidance in the preparation and delivery of sermons. Preaching isn’t just about delivering a message; it’s about creating an environment where people can hear from God in a tangible way. Are you interested in registering for Pastors Conference 2025 tickets? Use the discount code PASTORSPOD for 30% off visit https://jesusculture.com/events/pastors-conference/ For more information and access to helpful resources visit https://jesusculture.com/ Follow along on social media: Podcast Host Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning/ Episode Guest Pete Hughes https://www.instagram.com/petehughes/ Episode Guest Host Mark McGovern https://www.instagram.com/mrmarkmcgovern/ Interested in the Jesus Culture School of Leadership? Stay connected with upcoming information, click here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/192245513/submissions/new  

In this episode, Pastors Banning Liebscher and Mark McGovern, Co-Lead Pastor of Experience Church in San Francisco and Co-Founder of Pray the Bay, discuss two key topics: staying grounded in scripture and compassion while pastoring across diverse communities, and the importance of pursuing connection with fellow pastors within the local church. They highlight how vital it is for pastors to support one another and to be equipped to engage others with grace in challenging times. To learn more about Mark McGovern, visit https://www.exp.church/ and https://praythebay.org/ Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmarkmcgovern/ Are you interested in registering for Pastors Conference 2025 tickets? Use the discount code PASTORSPOD for 30% off visit https://jesusculture.com/events/pastors-conference/ Interested in the Jesus Culture School of Leadership? Stay connected with upcoming information, click here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/192245513/submissions/new For more information and access to helpful resources visit https://jesusculture.com/ 

True leadership points others to Jesus and not to our own platform. Pastor Banning Liebscher is joined by Pastor Becky Johnson and Natalie Runion, founder of Raised to Stay, to tackle the challenges of navigating pushback, criticism, and unmet expectations, especially in the age of social media and the online world. Whether it’s from fellow believers or critics outside the church, negative feedback can be tough to handle. But as leaders, it’s possible to develop a thick skin without losing a soft heart. To learn more about our guest Natalie Runion visit https://natalierunion.com/ and follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/raisedtostay/?hl=en Are you interested in registering for Pastors Conference 2025 tickets? Visit https://jesusculture.com/events/pastors-conference/ and use the discount code PASTORSPOD for 30% off. For more information and access to helpful resources visit https://jesusculture.com/

If you’re struggling to stay focused on the long-term vision or feeling disconnected from the miracles happening around you, this episode will help you rediscover the awe and wonder that God intended for us. Pastors Banning Liebscher and Kari Maddox sit down with Mark Batterson, Lead Pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C. and New York Times bestselling author of 24 books, including his most recent A Million Little Miracles: Rediscover the God Who Is Bigger Than Big, Closer Than Close, and Gooder Than Good. Enjoy this conversation as they explore the profound truth that God is at work in every moment—from the smallest details to the biggest breakthroughs. To learn more about our guest Mark Batterson visit markbatterson.com and follow him on social media  https://www.instagram.com/markbatterson You can also purchase his latest book, A Million Little Miracles https://www.amazon.com/Million-Little-Miracles-Rediscover-Bigger-ebook/dp/B0CVZKKL8L To apply for Jesus Culture School of Leadership or find out more information visit http://www.jcsl.online Are you interested in registering for Pastors Conference 2025 tickets? Use the discount code PASTORSPOD for 30% off, visit https://jesusculture.com/events/pastors-conference/  For more information and access to helpful resources visit https://jesusculture.com/ 

For pastors and leaders, it’s easy to get caught up in the pressures of performance, popularity, and titles — but effective leadership begins when we stop seeking recognition and start embracing our calling. Tim Timberlake, Senior Pastor at Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida, shares personal insights with Pastors Banning Liebscher and Kari Maddox, from his own journey through trials, family hardships, and church leadership. To learn more about our guest Tim Timberlake visit https://timtimberlake.tv/ and follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ttimberlake/?hl=en To apply for the Jesus Culture School of Leadership or to find out more information visit http://www.jcsl.online Are you interested in registering for Pastors Conference 2025 tickets? Visit https://jesusculture.com/events/pastors-conference/

We must make room for prophets to declare the word of the Lord in our churches, because the prophets help connect the Body of Christ to the heart of God in a unique way. Pastors Phil Manginelli and Julian Adams have an important conversation regarding the need for the relationship between pastors and prophets to be restored, and the value behind intentionally raising up prophets who are in our church communities. To learn more about Pastor Phil Manginelli visit thesquare.org To learn more about Pastor Julian Adams visit julianadams.org Learn more and apply now for the Jesus Culture School of Leadership at jesuscultureschool.com      Want to register for Pastors Conference tickets? Visit jesusculture.com/pastors-conference

Ministry is lonely, and there is a burden that you carry that is not present in other jobs and spheres. Pastors Banning Liebscher, Becky Johnson, and Lyle Phillips process why we as next generation leaders often seek to be impressive and accepted at the cost of obedience. Comparison is a trap that will kill our ministries and get in the way of our impact on the next generation. We have to be free of the spirits they are fighting! To learn more about Pastor Banning visit jesusculture.com To learn more about Pastor Becky Johnson visit jesusculture.com/sacramento To learn more about Pastor Lyle Phillips visit legacynashville.org Learn more and apply now for the Jesus Culture School of Leadership at jesuscultureschool.com     Want to register for Pastors Conference tickets? Visit jesusculture.com/pastors-conference

Leading in ministry as a family is no easy task, but it is possible and fulfilling. Pastors Becky Johnson and Dianna Nepstad talk about the importance of recognizing your personal calling, your spouses calling, and fighting to maintain unity and agreement within your marriage as you lead in ministry and raise children. Our children will be directly impacted by the fruit of our leadership and our willingness to impart Biblical identity to them. To learn more about Pastor Becky Johnson visit jesusculture.com/sacramento To learn more about Pastor Dianna Nepstad visit tfcpeople.com/preacher Learn more and apply now for the Jesus Culture School of Leadership at jesuscultureschool.com    Want to register for Pastors Conference tickets? Visit jesusculture.com/pastors-conference

Schedule first what matters most. As we are diligent in being with God, we will find that our discipline turns into delight. Pastors David Perkins and Corey Russell challenge us to be pastors and leaders that build a life in God that is deeply rooted in humility and hunger for Him above all else. To learn more about Pastor David Perkins visit radiantchurchkc.com To learn more about Corey Russell visit coreyrussellonline.com Learn more and apply now for the Jesus Culture School of Leadership at jesuscultureschool.com    Want to register for Pastors Conference tickets? Visit jesusculture.com/pastors-conference

What does it mean to be made in the image of God? Pastor Banning Liebscher is joined by Stand for Life Founder, Lauren Green McAfee, and CEO, Elizabeth Graham, to discuss the importance of helping churches learn what the Bible teaches about humanity being image bearers of God. The Lord has uniquely called each of us to engage human issues that move our hearts and His, but how we see ourselves and others, will directly impact how we engage the culture, and will help create our convictions and values. In order to be effective in our efforts, we must see others as Christ sees them. To learn more about Stand For Life visit standforlife.com Learn more and apply now for the Jesus Culture School of Leadership at jesuscultureschool.com    Want to register for Pastors Conference tickets? Visit jesusculture.com/pastors-conference

Youth pastors, how are you defining success in your youth groups? Are you building the youth group God has asked you to build, or a replica of someone else’s? Pastors Banning Liebscher, Becky Johnson, and Jude Fouquier have a live discussion at My City Youth Conference about the importance of not judging success in our youth groups by numbers or speed of growth, but by whether or not we are impacting people, because people are eternal. To learn more about Pastor Banning visit https://jesusculture.com/ To learn more about Pastor Becky Johnson visit https://jesusculture.com/sacramento/ To learn more about Pastor Jude Fouquier visit https://www.tfh.org/youth Learn more and apply now for the Jesus Culture School of Leadership at jesuscultureschool.com Want to register for Pastors Conference tickets? Visit jesusculture.com/pastors-conference

The world in us helps create the world around us. Pastor Nate Edwardson and Dr. Margaret Nagib discuss how healthy churches require healthy pastors. In order to lead and build a healthy team and church, we must be pastors and leaders that go first in addressing and healing our own pain. To learn more about Pastor Nate Edwardson visit thestirring.org To learn more about Dr. Margaret Nagib visit thedunamisproject.org Learn more and apply now for the Jesus Culture School of Leadership at jesuscultureschool.com Want to register for Pastors Conference tickets? Visit jesusculture.com/pastors-conference

As pastors and church leaders, how do we effectively raise up the next generation? Andrew Gard, Senior Pastor of Grace City Church, and Becky Johnson, Executive Pastor of Jesus Culture Sacramento, speak to the importance of being leaders that recognize that our fruitfulness in ministry is directly related to our investment in leaders. To learn more about Pastor Andrew Gard visit gracecity.com To learn more about Pastor Becky Johnson visit jesusculture.com/sacramento Learn more and apply now for the Jesus Culture School of Leadership at jesuscultureschool.com Want to register for Pastors Conference tickets? Visit jesusculture.com/pastors-conference

Pastors, what has God spoken over your life and church? Pastors Phil Manginelli and Dave Patterson sit down and discuss the importance of building churches that prioritize the presence of God, establish excellent structures through prayer and surrender, and always remember what God spoke. The word of the Lord over our lives and churches will sustain us through trials and tests. To learn more about Pastor Phil Manginelli visit thesquare.org To learn more about Pastor Dave Patterson visit tfh.org Learn more and apply now for the Jesus Culture School of Leadership at jesuscultureschool.com Want to register for Pastors Conference tickets? Visit jesusculture.com/pastors-conference

As pastors and church leaders, often we don’t like going through a process because it’s not flashy or fun. Pastors Banning Liebscher, Christine Caine, and Benny Perez call us to be leaders that allow God to develop us in storms, regardless of the outcome. The fruit of being developed by God through His process in our lives will be seen in the churches and ministries that we are leading. To learn more about Christine Caine visit christinecaine.com To learn more about Benny Perez visit bennyperez.com Learn more and apply now for the Jesus Culture School of Leadership at jesuscultureschool.com Want to register for Pastors Conference tickets? Visit jesusculture.com/pastors-conference

“Micah Matheus is a teacher and missions leader in the Middle East, and deeply believes that God wants to change the world, and He will use anyone who responds to His call. Pastors Banning Liebscher and Becky Johnson have a convicting discussion with Micah about the need for pastors and church leaders to fight against the cultural elements that interfere with following Jesus wholeheartedly, and call people in our churches to missions. Following Jesus has always been costly, but there is great joy found in radical obedience, as we develop deeper intimacy with Jesus in our recognition of the fact that He knows our pain and experiences. To learn more about how Micah got his start in global missions, visit ywam.org Learn more and apply now for the Jesus Culture School of Leadership at jesuscultureschool.com    Want to register for Pastors Conference 2024 tickets? Visit jesusculture.com/pastors-conference

“The Church is not only called to be a family, but also to be a model for discipleship within families. Carlito Paes, Lead Pastor of Igreja da Cidade in São Paulo, Brazil, and Founder of the Inspire Network of Churches, has a conversation with Pastors Banning Liebscher and Phil Manginelli about the importance of facing every problem we see in the church with a biblical perspective, and with Jesus’ agenda in mind. Every person has a deep need to belong to a healthy community that has purpose and mission, therefore, we have to be intentional about being people of God, and making the Bible our foundation. To learn more about Carlito Paes or his church, visit carlitopaes.com.br/ or igrejadacidade.net Learn more and apply now for the Jesus Culture School of Leadership at jesuscultureschool.com Want to register for Pastors Conference 2024 tickets? Visit jesusculture.com/pastors-conference